Province House is where the Prince Edward Island Legislature, known as the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, has met since 1847. The building is Canada's second-oldest seat of government.
The cornerstone was laid in May 1843 and it opened for the first time in January 1847. The entire structure was built at a cost of £10,000 and was designed and built by Island craftsmen during a time of prosperity for the colony. Its architectural li...
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Province House is where the Prince Edward Island Legislature, known as the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, has met since 1847. The building is Canada's second-oldest seat of government.
The cornerstone was laid in May 1843 and it opened for the first time in January 1847. The entire structure was built at a cost of £10,000 and was designed and built by Island craftsmen during a time of prosperity for the colony. Its architectural lines include Greek and Roman influences, common to public buildings in North America from this era.
From September 1-7, 1864, Province House played a central role in helping Prince Edward Island host the Charlottetown Conference which saw meetings that led to Canadian Confederation.
In 1973, Parks Canada approached the government of Prince Edward Island with a proposal for joint management and restoration of the structure in recognition of its important role in Canadian history. Under the ensuing agreement, both parties agreed to a 99-year...
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